With a growing number of diagnoses, there are now more options for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, Tracey Tong reports When Heather M. first learned that her seven-year-old son, Joshua, might have autism spectrum disorder, she worried about what […]
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Finding their roots
Connected through the past, three women find extended family through research After losing her beloved Gramma Marie in 2009, Stittsville’s Amanda Murphy turned to genealogy as a means of connecting with the stories from the grandmother that she had grown […]
Lighting the way
Local family supports Candlelighters of Ottawa in memory of son Bryce Editor’s note: Parenting Times is proud to present an occasional series, Families with a Cause. The local families our writers have interviewed have been propelled for a desire, for […]
The many faces of ADHD
When Emma P.’s* oldest son was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), it wasn’t a surprise. “It was very obvious quite early on. When he was two-and-a-half, three, he had boundless energy,” says Emma. “He could go to […]
The best year ever
Does the New Year have you thinking about making resolutions? Maybe doing that thing you’ve been thinking about but haven’t gotten around to yet? Dr. Timothy A. Pychyl, Carleton University Department of Psychology associate professor says that for many […]
Rested for the holidays
Whether or not you celebrate during the winter holidays, the chilly months seem to be busy ones for everyone, between visits with friends and family, school concerts, activities in the community, shopping for gifts and gathering for meals. It’s enough […]
The cadet life
Participants get the abilities needed to excel in a potential military career – or just learn confidence and useful life skills Confidence and leadership abilities may come naturally to some, but that doesn’t mean the rest of us […]
The hardest job
In one of this year’s hottest parenting books, author Antonia Cetin answers your most pressing parenting questions and allays your worst fears Whether you’re a stay-at-home mom or someone who works outside the home; fed your kids broccoli […]
Flying solo
Parenting Times talks to widowed and single moms about how they make it work, for the sake of their kids Parenting can be tough. Let’s face it – the job is just easier with two (or more) – sets of […]
Letting go, moving on
An Ottawa dad – and his 10-year-old daughter – find new ground after the end of a marriage Iremember it vividly. Standing in our apartment’s small kitchen before work, putting peanut butter and jam on toast, I began to […]